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Talarico Leads Paxton 45-40; Complaint Filed Over Address

7/28/2026

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A Texas Public Opinion Research poll released July 28, 2026 shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton 45% to 40% among 1,048 likely voters.
He leads moderates 54%-20%, independents 43%-23%, Black 71%-8% and Latino voters 66%-20%, Paxton leading white voters 53%-33%.
The Collin County Democratic Party filed a July 14 complaint alleging Paxton used a former address, which his campaign denied on July 17.

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A Texas Public Opinion Research poll released July 28, 2026 shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton 45% to 40% among 1,048 likely voters.
He leads moderates 54%-20%, independents 43%-23%, Black 71%-8% and Latino voters 66%-20%, Paxton leading white voters 53%-33%.
The Collin County Democratic Party filed a July 14 complaint alleging Paxton used a former address, which his campaign denied on July 17.